International. A Lot of Three Miniature Orders & Decorations

1. Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, in silver gilt, a Maltese cross, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, four crowns at corners, with crossed swords, Gold centrepieces with the obverse bearing three crowns surrounding sword, the reverse centerpiece inscription PRO PATRIA, inclusive of crown and sword suspension 31.4 mm (h) x 19.3 mm (w), on original striped ribbon with rosette, enamels intact, extremely fine condition.

2. Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of Vasa:  In silver gilt and enamel, a white enameled Gold Maltese cross with ball finials, with crown of Sweden in each quadrant, obverse roundel is charged with a vase and a sheaf encircled by a red enameled band featuring the inscription “GUSTAF DEN III INST. MDCCLXXII”, with mirrored reverse roundel, measuring 23.9 mm (h) x 13.5 mm (w) inclusive of Crown of Sweden, 14.4 grams, on original green ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine condition.

3. France, Republic. An Order of the Dragon of Annam:  In silver, an eight point star of faceted rays, the obverse medallion contains the legend HOÀNG ĐẾ ĐỒNG KHÁNH (Emperor Đồng Khánh) in stylized characters with decorative lines of flame, encircled by red enamel, the reverse of the Order is plain, surmounted by a green enamel left-facing dragon, measures 14.4 mm (w) x 27.6 mm (h - inclusive of dragon suspension), worn on a red and yellow ribbon, enamel loss, fine.